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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - City Council - Meeting Date: 8/25/2015 City of Glendale 5850 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 la log sr GLENt Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, August 25, 2015 6:00 PM Voting Meeting Council Chambers City Council Mayor Jerry Weiers Vice Mayor Ian Hugh Councilmember Jamie Aldama Councilmember Samuel Chavira Councilmember Gary Sherwood Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff Councilmember Bart Turner City Council Meeting Minutes- Final August 25,2015 CALL TO ORDER Present: 7- Mayor Jerry Weiers,Vice Mayor Ian Hugh, Councilmember Jamie Aldama, Councilmember Samuel Chavira, Councilmember Gary Sherwood, Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Bart Turner Also present were Richard Bowers, Acting City Manager; Jennifer Campbell, Assistant City Manager; Tom Duensing, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Bailey, City Attorney; Pamela Hanna, City Clerk; and Darcie McCracken, Deputy City Clerk. POSTING OF COLORS The Colors were posted by KOHR, Kids of Honor and Respect. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRAYER/INVOCATION The invocation was offered by Chaplain Raul Ochoa of the Glendale Fire Department. CITIZEN COMMENTS Barbara Lentz, a Sahuaro resident, spoke about their call to the city to report a watering • problem at the city park at 49th Avenue and Cholla. In response, Mr. Kraus of the Parks Department contacted her husband and provided information about the problem, how long it would take to fix and what was going to be done. Mr. Kraus kept Mr.and Mrs. Lentz informed about the progress of the situation several times during the week. She wanted to thank Mr. Kraus and the Parks and Recreation employees for their prompt service and the calls they received regarding the progress of the situation. James Deibler, a Phoenix resident, said he would like the city to raise money for autism awareness and to assist those with autism to get jobs and go to college. He would like to see Mayor Weiers work at the GCC College bookstore for a day to raise money for autism awareness and would also like to see the Coyotes raise money for autism research as well. He also said Councilmember Turner is doing a good job for the city. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 11,2015 1. 15-571 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 11, 2015 VOTING MEETING Staff Contact: Pamela Hanna, City Clerk A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama, seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: City of Glendale Page 1 Printed on 9/9/2015 • City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 25, 2015 Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff,and Councilmember Turner BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES APPROVE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND OTHER BODIES PRESENTED BY: Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff 2. 15-547 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & OTHER BODIES Staff Contact: Brent Stoddard, Director, Intergovernmental Programs Arts Commission Thomas Cole Barrel Reappointment 09/27/2015 09/27/2017 Bernadette Bolognini Ocotillo Appointment 08/25/2015 08/23/2017 Carrie Richards-Chair Mayoral Appointment 08/25/2015 08/23/2016 Anne Owens-Vice Chair Barrel Appointment 08/25/2015 08/23/2016 • Citizens Bicycle Advisory Committee Chris Fundis Barrel Appointment 08/25/2015 07/18/2017 Jeff McAffee(CTOC Rep.) Cactus Appointment 08/25/2015 03/25/2017 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission Karen Griego Cholla Appointment 08/25/2015 03/25/2016 General Plan Steering Committee Amanda Froes Sahuaro Appointment 08/25/2015 01/01/2016 Mark Burdick Sahuaro Appointment 08/25/2015 01/01/2016 Alicia Rubio Ocotillo Appointment 08/25/2015 01/01/2016 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Hannah Burdick-Teen Sahuaro Appointment 08/25/2015 05/27/2016 • • Lorrie Moreno Yucca • Appointment 08/25/2015 04/09/2017 Public Safety Personnel Retirement System/Fire Anthony Butch-Fire Department Rep. Appointment 08/25/2015 07/01/2016 Tom Duensing- Interim Assistant City Mgr. Appointment 08/25/2015 07/01/2016 Public Safety Personnel Retirement System/Police City of Glendale Page 2 Printed on 9/9/2015 • City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 25, 2015 Tom Duensing - Interim Assistant City Mgr. Appointment 08/25/2015 07/01/2016 Risk Management/Worker's Compensation Trust Fund Board Gary Deardorff-Chair Mayoral Appointment 08/25/2015 07/24/2016 Water Services Advisory Commission Robin Berryhill Mayoral Reappointment 09/10/2015 09/10/2017 Robert Gehl Ocotillo Reappointment 09/10/2015 09/10/2017 Roger Schwierjohn Sahuaro Reappointment 09/10/2015 09/10/2017 Jonathan Liebman-Chair Cholla Appointment 09/10/2015 09/10/2016 Roger Schwierjohn-Vice Chair Sahuaro Appointment 09/10/2015 09/10/2016 A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh,that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 3. 15-544 PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2015 AS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH Staff Contact: Chris DeChant, Interim Fire Chief • Accepted By: Dr. Janet Boberg, Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Coordinator and Jannine Wilmoth, Emergency Services Coordinator Mayor Weiers proclaimed September 2015 as National Preparedness Month.The award was accepted by Dr. Janet Boberg, Community Emergency Response Team(C.E.R.T.) Coordinator, and Jannine Wilmoth, Emergency Services Coordinator. Mayor Weiers said something can always happen, even if you think you are safe. He said everyone needs to look into getting a three day preparedness kit together just in case of emergency. • CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Richard Bowers,Acting City Manager, read agenda item numbers 4 through 21. Ms. Pamela Hanna, City Clerk, read consent agenda resolution item numbers 22 through 24 by number and title. Councilmember Aldama requested that Item#19 be heard separately. City of Glendale Page 3 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 25,2015 4. 15-526 APPROVE SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE, ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 5. 15-527 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 5-17331, GENGHIS GRILL Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 6. 15-548 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LINKING AGREEMENT WITH OFFICE DEPOT, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE CONSUMABLES AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 7. 15-549 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR LINKING AGREEMENT WITH NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF JANITORIAL AND SANITATION SUPPLIES AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 8. 15-143 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CDS GLOBAL, INCORPORATED, FOR REMITTANCE PROCESSING SERVICES Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology This agenda item was approved. 9. 15-510 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TRI COM CORPORATION TO COMPLETE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR EAST CATLIN COURT NEIGHBORHOOD Staff Contact: Erik Strunk, Director, Community Services This agenda item was approved. 10. 15-546 POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS Staff Contact: Jim Brown, Director, Human Resources and Risk Management This agenda item was approved. 11. 15-555 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CREDIT MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, DBA CHRISTMAS LIGHT DECORATORS, FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL City of Glendale Page 4 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes -Final August 25, 2015 OF DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTS Staff Contact: Joe Hengemuehler, Interim Director, Communications This agenda item was approved. 12. 15-514 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE BOOSTER PUMP STATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT THE CHOLLA WATER TREATMENT PLANT Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 13. 15-515 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH ACTION DIRECT LLC, DBA REDPOINT CONTRACTING, AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR SEWER LINE AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION (PHASE III) Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 14. 15-516 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE FISHEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CITYWIDE WATER METER VAULT IMPROVEMENTS Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E., Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 15. 15-522 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH WEBER WATER RESOURCES, LLC AND APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE REPAIR OF PUMPS AT VARIOUS WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E, Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 16. 15-523 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LINKING AGREEMENT WITH LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY AND APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PUMP AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AT VARIOUS WELL FACILITIES Staff Contact: Craig Johnson, P.E, Director, Water Services This agenda item was approved. 17. 15-530 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH J.G. STAFFING, INC., FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES Staff Contact Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. City of Glendale Page 5 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes -Final August 25, 2015 18. 15-531 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STAFFING SPECIALISTS NV, LLC FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 20. 15-534 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH DBA CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR BUS STOP ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. 21. 15-535 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT WITH FCI CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SECOND PHASE OF THE GLENDALE LANDFILL SCALE HOUSE RELOCATION PROJECT Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works This agenda item was approved. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 22. 15-533 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL • AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDS Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 5008 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR PASS-THROUGH FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING LAND AND CONSTRUCTING A PARK-AND-RIDE. This agenda item was approved. 23. 15-543 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 VICTIMS' RIGHTS PROGRAM AWARD FOR THE GLENDALE CITY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Staff Contact: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 5009 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$10,097 FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, FOR THE VICTIMS' RIGHTS PROGRAM, ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE City o/Glendale Page 6 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council - Meeting Minutes -Final August 25, 2015 PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE. This agenda item was approved. 24. 15-545 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 VICTIMS' RIGHTS PROGRAM AWARD FOR THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Staff Contact: Debora Black, Police Chief • RESOLUTION NO. 5010 NEW SERIES WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$83,495 FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, FOR THE VICTIMS' RIGHTS PROGRAM, ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. This agenda item was approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Sherwood,seconded by Chavira,to approve the recommended actions on Consent Agenda Item Numbers 4 through 18,20, 21 and Consent Resolutions 22 through 24.The motion carried by the following • vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner 19. 15-532 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EARTHSCAPES, INC., DBA THE GROUNDSKEEPER, FOR LANDSCAPE AND ALLEY MAINTENANCE SERVICES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works Mr. Friedline said this was for landscape and alley maintenance services in amount of $392,315 per year. He said the initial contract is for two years, with annual renewals for an additional three years in an amount not to exceed $1,361,575. This contract includes a quarterly cleanup of the city's 23 miles of alleys,which will be coordinated with the sanitation department. Councilmember Aldama said this item has been a topic of conversation at his mobile office hours and throughout the community. He thanked staff for the alleys that have already been cleaned. He wanted everyone watching to know about this proposal. A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: City of Glendale Page 7 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 25, 2015 Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner PUBLIC HEARING-LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIONS 25. 15-542 REZONING (ZON) APPLICATION ZON15-05 (ORDINANCE): 5400 NORTHERN - 5400 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Staff Contact: Jon M. Froke, AICP, Planning Director Mr. Froke said this request is by the property owner at 5400 West Northern Avenue for a rezoning application. He provided a map for context showing where the property is located. He said there is a two story office building at that location and at the time the building was constructed,they did allow commercial office buildings in the R-4 zoning district. He explained rezoning this site from R-4 to CO commercial office will allow the office to expand and continue to operate as is. He said the property will be consistent with the General Plan. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning application, subject to one stipulation as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Weiers opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Weiers closed the public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 2950 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5400 WEST NORTHERN AVENUE FROM R-4 (MULTIPLE RESIDENCE)TO C-0 (COMMERCIAL OFFICE); AMENDING THE ZONING MAP;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Councilmember Aldama,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner ORDINANCES 26. 15-536 ABANDONMENT OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT AT DOLLAR SELF STORAGE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2951 NEW SERIES,WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 10550 NORTH 51st AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline said Agenda item 26 is a request for an Ordinance to abandon a water line City of Glendale Page 8 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes •Final August 25, 2015 easement at Dollar Self Storage, located at 10550 N. 51st Avenue. The owner is requesting the city abandon an existing water line easement. He said there are no city water lines within the easement and the easement has never been used by the city, and the property is of little or no commercial or economic value.The city no longer needs any interest in this property. Staff recommends the abandonment of the existing water line easement. A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner 27. 15-537 ACCEPTANCE OF A SEWER LINE EASEMENT AT THE APARTMENTS AT ASPERA Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2952 NEW SERIES,WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SEWER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 7700 WEST ASPERA BOULEVARD AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline said Agenda item 27 is a request for an Ordinance to accept a sewer line easement at The Apartments at Aspera, located at 7700 W. Aspera Blvd. A new sewer main and easement was designed to avoid the buildings and provide sewer service to the development. The new sewer main alignment allows for easier maintenance by city crews. Staff recommends accepting the new sewer line easement and there are no impacts to city staff or services. A motion was made by Councilmember Aldama,seconded by Councilmember Chavira, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff,and Councilmember Turner 28. 15-538 ACCEPTANCE OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT AT ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL ER Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2953 NEW SERIES,WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT AT 5171 WEST OLIVE AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. City of Glendale Page 9 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 25, 2015 • Mr. Friedline said Agenda item 28 is a request for an Ordinance to accept a water line easement at Arizona General Hospital ER, located at 5171 W. Olive Avenue. The developer is granting an easement to the city to allow the city to access, maintain and repair the water. Staff recommends accepting the new water line easement and there are no impacts to city staff or services. A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,seconded by Vice Mayor Hugh, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner 29. 15-539 ABANDONMENT OFA PORTION OFA PUBLIC WATER LINE EASEMENT AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW WATERLINE • EASEMENT AT DESERET INDUSTRIES Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2954 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A WATERLINE EASEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW WATERLINE EASEMENT AT 6825 WEST BELL ROAD; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline said Agenda item 29 is a request for abandonment of a public water line easement and acceptance of a new water line easement at Deseret Industries, located at 6825 W. Bell Road. The owner is requesting the city abandon a portion of its existing public water line easement and to accept a new public water line easement, The existing water line that is within a portion of the city easement does not meet the demands and fire protection requirements for the City Code and would be removed and replaced by the owner. A new public water line is being constructed that allows for easier access and maintenance by the city. Staff recommends abandonment of a portion of a portion of the public water line easement and acceptance of the new water line easement and there are no impacts to city staff or services, A motion was made by Councilmember Sherwood,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner 30. 15-540 ABANDONMENT OF PATENT EASEMENTS AT 17201 NORTH 63RD AVENUE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2955 NEW SERIES,WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT City of Glendale Page 10 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes- Final August 25,2015 BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF PATENT EASEMENTS LOCATED AT 17201 NORTH 63RD AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline said Agenda item 30 is a request for abandonment of two federal patent easements at 17201 N. 63rd Avenue. These easements were granted in 1955 and 1958, and were never used by the city for access or utilities and are not needed for the welfare and safety of residents. The owner, Bell Office, LLC, has requested the abandonment of these easements to avoid conflicts with the new building Staff recommends abandonment of the two federal patent easements and there are no impacts to city staff or services. A motion was made by Councilmember Tolmachoff,seconded by Councilmember Sherwood, that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers,Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff,and Councilmember Turner 31. 15-541 ACCEPTANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR GLENDALE AVENUE BETWEEN DYSART ROAD AND 129TH AVENUE Staff Contact: Jack Friedline, Director, Public Works ORDINANCE NO. 2956 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY,ARIZONA,ACCEPTING A 55 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG GLENDALE AVENUE BETWEEN DYSART ROAD AND 129TH AVENUE;AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE WARRANTY DEED ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF SAID PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES AND A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Mr. Friedline said Agenda item 31 is a request for an Ordinance to accept a right of way for Glendale Avenue, between Dysart Road and 129th Avenue. RP Palm Valley, LLC,the owner of Solare Ranch, on the southeast corner of Glendale Avenue and Dysart Road, has agreed to dedicate 55 feet of right of way for the south half of Glendale Avenue between Dysart Road and 129th Avenue. The south half of Glendale Avenue consists of a 33 foot wide easement as well as a 22 foot easement in records of the Maricopa County Recorder. Staff recommends accepting the right of way dedication and there are no impacts to city staff or services. A motion was made by Councilmember Chavira,seconded by Councilmember Aldama,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood, Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner City of Glendale • Page 11 Printed on 9/9/1015 City Council Meeting Minutes-Final August 25, 2015 32. 15-569 FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 BUDGET AMENDMENTS - 4TH QUARTER Staff Contact: Vicki Rios, Interim Director, Finance and Technology ORDINANCE NO. 2957 NEW SERIES, WAS READ BY NUMBER AND TITLE ONLY, IT • BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA,AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUDGET. Ms. Rios said Agenda item 32 is a request to adopt an Ordinance approving certain FY2014-15 budget amendments. She said the FY14-15 budget appropriation in total will remain unchanged with this action. She said an exhibit attached to the Ordinance shows the appropriate cash transfers which are consistent with the City Code and Resolution 4759, Ms. Rios explained there are two types of transfers listed. First, are cash transfers between construction projects where bond proceeds were in those construction projects and those remained unspent. After consulting with the city's financial advisors, it was determined those funds could be used to pay off the debt from those bonds as part of the refunding transactions that Council approved in early spring. The second type of transfers is appropriation only transfers. No cash is being transferred and this allows the airport to use cash they had to take care of unplanned repairs and maintenance out at the airport. A motion was made by Councilmember Turner,seconded by Councilmember Chavira,that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood,Councilmember Tolmachoff,and Councilmember Turner REQUEST FOR FUTURE WORKSHOP AND EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hugh,seconded by Councilmember Chavira, to hold the next regularly scheduled City Council Workshop on Tuesday, September 1, 2015,at 1:30 p.m. In Room 8-3 of the City Council Chambers,to be followed by an Executive Session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Weiers, Vice Mayor Hugh, Councilmember Aldama, Councilmember Chavira, Councilmember Sherwood,Councilmember Tolmachoff, and Councilmember Turner COUNCIL COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Councilmember Aldama said his next scheduled mobile office hours will be located at Bakery by Chef Tom,5835 W. Palmaire,from 5:00 to 6:30 pm,for a no agenda get together meeting. He asked residents to bring their concerns. He also wanted pregnant women experiencing crisis to know there is help out there. He asked for anyone in crisis turn to the Safe Haven at any police stations. He said it is intended to be a no questions asked safe place. It will provide an opportunity to get help. Councilmember Chavira agreed with Councilmember Aldama's comments on Safe Haven. City of Glendale • Page 12 Printed on 9/9/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes -Final August 25, 2015 He explained the Safe Haven law and said hospitals, fire stations and police stations are safe places to leave an infant. He said no questions will be asked. Councilmember Sherwood said the Sahuaro District will have a neighborhood meeting on Thursday at Ironwood High School from 5:30 to 7 pm. He said there is no agenda for the meeting, but they will be discussing Valley Metro and the light rail project. He also said his biannual district meeting is going to be held on October 1, 2015. He said the overall transportation plan in Glendale, Envision 2040, and public works will be discussed. Councilmember Turner spoke about Ms. Lentz complimenting the Parks and Recreation Department and another citizen who complimented the Airport staff for providing information about flight paths. He said he also learned of another compliment about Bulk Trash Division as well. He said the Bulk Trash crew made a point to clean up the street during a bulk trash pickup after an unusual morning monsoon storm. He wanted to make sure the citizens know what a great staff the city has and the staff to know how much they are appreciated for everything they do. Councilmember Chavira provided a website address for anyone who wanted to know more about the state's safe haven law. He one of the city's firefighters is married to the president of Arizona Safe Haven. Councilmember Turner invited all citizens of Glendale to the city-wide Code Enforcement meeting that will be hosted by Mayor Weiers and several Councilmembers on Wednesday, September 16th at Glendale Main Library, from 6:30 to Rpm. City staff from Code, Building Safety, and Development Services will be present to answer questions about city codes and building codes. Mayor Weiers said last week he had the honor to go to Washington DC to accept the Freedom Award on behalf of the city. He said it is an honor to be nominated and Glendale was one of 15 cities chosen. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council moved into Executive Session at 7:06 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Pamela Hanna- City Clerk City of Glendale Page 13 Printed on 9/9/2015